you’re sure of a big surprise. Part of the 100 Aker Wood has been reproduced in one of the exhibition … More
Tag: London
One seam coat
As I mentioned last week, Cristobal Balenciaga was famous for his unconventional pattern making. He avoided side-seams and sought to … More
Grandeur in the basement
On my way to the living chandelier, I was distracted by this exhibit in the basement by the tunnel entrance … More
Breathing light
One of the things I love about the museums in South Kensington is how they are funded. Voluntary donations are … More
Where the plants live
Some of the plants and many of the scientists at Kew Gardens spend at least some of their time inside. … More
Out of reach
As I mentioned last week, there is a botanical garden attached to the Kew research site, which is where the … More
Bees
Kew Gardens is a large scientific research site on the west side of London, which allows the general public to … More
Revealed
I’ll tell you more about Reading Prison next week, this week I want to bring a current exhibit to your … More
Marching for (and around) Europe
On the day this goes out, I am expecting Theresa May to ‘trigger Article 50’. I’m not quite sure how she … More
Monument
On 2 September 1666 a fire broke out in a baker’s house on Pudding Lane, London. It spread across the … More